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Issues in Science and Religion HUHI 7315 sec 001 T. 1:00 pm 3:45 pm
Course Description This seminar will investigate the effects of science on religion and the effects of religion on science. We will begin by analyzing the differences and the similarities in the methodologies of science and religion. We will then focus on the interactions between science a religion in the early modern period, the 19th century, and the 20th century. Topics will include Galileo, Newton, and Leibniz the concept of God and a clockwork universe, Darwin- problem of evolution and creation, God and the new physics, and artificial intelligence the rise of the spiritual machine.
Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes Students will gain a knowledge of the relationship between science and religion.
Required Textbooks and Materials Readings: John Haught, Science & Religion: From Conflict to Conversation D. Lindberg & R. Numbers, God and Nature: Historical Essays on the Encounter
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between Christianity and Science Religion and Science Science and Religion: Some Historical Perspectives Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and Americas Continuing Debate over Science and Religion In the Age of Spiritual Machines
Topics
Readings Brooke Ch. I Lindberg, Intro. Barbour Ch 4,5,6 Haught Lindberg Ch.1 & 2
Interactions between Science and Religion From Conflict to Conversation Interactions between Science and Religion in the Middle Ages
Sept 27
Interactions between Science and Religion Lindberg Ch 3,4,5 in the Scientific Revolution-Copernicus and Galileo Brooke Ch II Reformation Theology and the Mechanical Philosophy - Kepler, Descartes and Newton Science, Religion & the Enlightenment Lindberg Ch 6,7,8,9 Brooke Ch III,IV Brooke Ch. V,VI Lindberg Ch. 10, 11 Brooke Ch VII Lindberg Ch 12, 13 Brooke Ch. VIII Lindberg Ch. 14, 15,16 Larson Barbour Ch 7,8 Lindberg Ch 17 Barbour Ch 9,10 Brooke Postscript Lindberg Ch 18 Barbour Ch 11, 12
Oct 4
Oct 11
Oct 18
Oct 25
Nov 1 Nov. 8
Science & Religion in American - The Scopes Trial Religion & Physics in the 20th century Relativity and Quantum Mechanics Religion and Biology in the 20th century Genetics and Sociobiology Process Theology
Nov 15
Nov. 22
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Grading Policy Students need to attend class regularly and keep current with the readings.
All students will be required to write a 15-25 page research paper on some topic concerned with science and religion. The paper should use both primary and secondary sources, and include references and a bibliography. The paper should conform to either University of Chicago style or the MLA style sheet. Grades will be based on the research paper (75 %), class participation (15 %) and attendance (10 %).
And now a word from our lawyers. Field Trip Policies Off-campus Instruction and Course Activities
Off-campus, out-of-state, and foreign instruction and activities are subject to state law and University policies and procedures regarding travel and risk-related activities. Information regarding these rules and regulations may be found at the website address http://www.utdallas.edu/BusinessAffairs/Travel_Risk_Activities.htm. Additional information is available from the office of the school dean. Below is a description of any travel and/or riskrelated activity associated with this course.
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Dean of Students, where staff members are available to assist students in interpreting the rules and regulations (SU 1.602, 972/883-6391). A student at the university neither loses the rights nor escapes the responsibilities of citizenship. He or she is expected to obey federal, state, and local laws as well as the Regents Rules, university regulations, and administrative rules. Students are subject to discipline for violating the standards of conduct whether such conduct takes place on or off campus, or whether civil or criminal penalties are also imposed for such conduct.
Academic Integrity
The faculty expects from its students a high level of responsibility and academic honesty. Because the value of an academic degree depends upon the absolute integrity of the work done by the student for that degree, it is imperative that a student demonstrate a high standard of individual honor in his or her scholastic work. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission as ones own work or material that is not ones own. As a general rule, scholastic dishonesty involves one of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion and/or falsifying academic records. Students suspected of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary proceedings. Plagiarism, especially from the web, from portions of papers for other classes, and from any other source is unacceptable and will be dealt with under the universitys policy on plagiarism (see general catalog for details). This course will use the resources of turnitin.com, which searches the web for possible plagiarism and is over 90% effective.
Email Use
The University of Texas at Dallas recognizes the value and efficiency of communication between faculty/staff and students through electronic mail. At the same time, email raises some issues concerning security and the identity of each individual in an email exchange. The university encourages all official student email correspondence be sent only to a students U.T. Dallas email address and that faculty and staff consider email from students official only if it originates from a UTD student account. This allows the university to maintain a high degree of confidence in the identity of all individual corresponding and the security of the transmitted information. UTD furnishes each student with a free email account that is to be used in all communication with university personnel. The Department of Information Resources at U.T. Dallas provides a method for students to have their U.T. Dallas mail forwarded to other accounts.
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In attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations, or other fulfillments of academic responsibility, it is the obligation of the student first to make a serious effort to resolve the matter with the instructor, supervisor, administrator, or committee with whom the grievance originates (hereafter called the respondent). Individual faculty members retain primary responsibility for assigning grades and evaluations. If the matter cannot be resolved at that level, the grievance must be submitted in writing to the respondent with a copy of the respondents School Dean. If the matter is not resolved by the written response provided by the respondent, the student may submit a written appeal to the School Dean. If the grievance is not resolved by the School Deans decision, the student may make a written appeal to the Dean of Graduate or Undergraduate Education, and the deal will appoint and convene an Academic Appeals Panel. The decision of the Academic Appeals Panel is final. The results of the academic appeals process will be distributed to all involved parties. Copies of these rules and regulations are available to students in the Office of the Dean of Students, where staff members are available to assist students in interpreting the rules and regulations.
Disability Services
The goal of Disability Services is to provide students with disabilities educational opportunities equal to those of their non-disabled peers. Disability Services is located in room 1.610 in the Student Union. Office hours are Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The contact information for the Office of Disability Services is: The University of Texas at Dallas, SU 22 PO Box 830688 Richardson, Texas 75083-0688 (972) 883-2098 (voice or TTY) Essentially, the law requires that colleges and universities make those reasonable adjustments necessary to eliminate discrimination on the basis of disability. For example, it may be necessary to remove classroom prohibitions against tape recorders or animals (in the case of dog guides) for students who are blind. Occasionally an assignment requirement may be substituted (for example, a research paper versus an oral presentation for a student who is hearing impaired). Classes enrolled students with mobility impairments may have to be rescheduled in accessible facilities. The college or university may need to provide special services such as registration, note-taking, or mobility assistance. It is the students responsibility to notify his or her professors of the need for such an accommodation. Disability Services provides students with letters to present to faculty members to verify that the student has a disability and needs accommodations. Individuals requiring special accommodation should contact the professor after class or during office hours.
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The University of Texas at Dallas will excuse a student from class or other required activities for the travel to and observance of a religious holy day for a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property tax under Section 11.20, Tax Code, Texas Code Annotated. The student is encouraged to notify the instructor or activity sponsor as soon as possible regarding the absence, preferably in advance of the assignment. The student, so excused, will be allowed to take the exam or complete the assignment within a reasonable time after the absence: a period equal to the length of the absence, up to a maximum of one week. A student who notifies the instructor and completes any missed exam or assignment may not be penalized for the absence. A student who fails to complete the exam or assignment within the prescribed period may receive a failing grade for that exam or assignment. If a student or an instructor disagrees about the nature of the absence [i.e., for the purpose of observing a religious holy day] or if there is similar disagreement about whether the student has been given a reasonable time to complete any missed assignments or examinations, either the student or the instructor may request a ruling from the chief executive officer of the institution, or his or her designee. The chief executive officer or designee must take into account the legislative intent of TEC 51.911(b), and the student and instructor will abide by the decision of the chief executive officer or designee.
These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor.
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